The Sweet Briar Campus is often cited as one of the nation’s most beautiful, with its 2,847 acres, 18 miles of trails, two lakes, old hardwood forests, lush greens and dells, mountain vistas, and 22 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Generations of Sweet Briar women have relished this environment for the motivation, awe, and inner peace it brings.
Campus Aerial During Fall
Hands-On Laboratory
We don’t just enjoy the beauty of the campus; we use it. We harvest grapes, tend bees, and grow our own vegetables through Sweet Briar College Farm. We engineer hydroponic systems, track water quality, and develop market strategies for our honey. We photograph and draw the landscape, flora, and fauna. By tying our classrooms and academic research to the land, we shape the future of conservation and sustainable agriculture.
Prof. Lisa Powell in the campus greenhouse.
Walk to class under the crisp fall air
Riding in the fall.
Bee tending at Sweet Briar
Sweet Briar lake.
Expert instruction in photography.
Equestrian Life
You can ride here. We’ve been doing it well for 100 years. In a region known for equestrian talent, we excel. In 2021, our Vixens won a national championship. We have a130-acre on-campus riding center and one of the nation’s largest indoor college arenas.But most of our riders are intermediates and beginners. Like everything at Sweet Briar, you are so welcome to join.
Creative Community
Students perform during the fall 2022 Dance Concert.
With three galleries, a performing arts center, and a museum, Sweet Briar offers students many ways to connect with their creativity.
Also nearby is Amherst’s community arts center at Second Stage. A little further from our campus is the Harlem Renaissance poet, Anne Spencer’s home and garden in Lynchburg, as well as the third president, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat at Poplar Forest, and his home, Monticello, located in nearby Charlottesville.
Sure, it’s beautiful but where’s the closest…?
3 minutes from Amherst, with 15 restaurants, two breweries, grocery and drug stores, antiques, coffee shop, and motel.
20 minutes from Lynchburg, with downtown dining and bars on the James River and the Academy Center for Arts, where you can see a show.
50 minutes from Charlottesville, with the University of Virginia, clubs, restaurants, arts venues, great shopping, and Monticello.
Make your application stand out from the rest. Attend this workshop to learn how to browse Volunteer openings, find the right program, and strengthen your application. You will be guided step by step through the online application. Learn ways to improve your chances and ask questions about service.
Come one! Come all! Auditions for the spring play, UBU MORT-VIVANT, will be held in Babcock on Monday Jan 12 and Tuesday Jan 13 at 7pm!
No prep necessary. No prior experience required.
UbuMort-Vivant (“Ubu the Living Dead”) is a recently discovered contested addition to the Ubu canon of plays composed by the French proto-absurdist playwright Alfred Jarry (1873-1907). Written in 1937, thirty years after its author’s death, Ubu Mort-Vivant finds deposed autocrat Pa Ubu using highly unconventional (i.e. supernatural) means to return to power after a complete defeat at the hands of his enemies. Presciently forecasting the global return of strongman rule in the twenty-first century, Ubu Mort-Vivant is an avant-garde riot of obscenity, zombies, and deadly serious ridiculousness.
Stop by the Career Services Center table in the Prothro Atrium, where we will be sharing resources this month about how to create résumés and cover letters. We’ll also be available to answer any other career services questions you may have. Contact CareerServices@sbc.edu with any questions!
STAMMTISCH:an Arts-Wide lunch meeting forallarts division majors and minors*(English and Creative Writing, Studio Art, Art History, Theatre, Dance, Music, Arts Management)
Most people wait for a title before they start leading. But Rachel Wells knows from experience that the fastest-growing professionals do the opposite. In this webinar, Forbes contributor, senior manager, and leadership coach Rachel Wells reveals how to identify, develop, and demonstrate leadership skills that make you stand out for promotion, even if you’re not in management yet.
You’ll learn:
The five leadership behaviors managers look for when promoting from within
How to communicate influence and initiative in your current role
Ways to lead projects, people, and change, without formal authority
How to reframe your achievements using “leadership language” in resumes and reviews
Whether you’re an aspiring manager or a seasoned professional aiming for your next step, this session will help you build your personal leadership operating system and position yourself for the opportunities you deserve
Are you curious about how AI can simplify and improve your job search? Join Indeed Career Strategist Clint Carrens and job search specialists Mary Baird and Heather Joy for a panel discussion about how you can use AI strategically to optimize your resume, cover letter, and profiles. Together, they will break down how to effectively use these tools to enhance your application materials, streamline the process, and highlight your skills.
Learn more about the event and register HERE! For more information, email Career Services at careerservices@sbc.edu.
Come one! Come all! Auditions for the spring play, UBU MORT-VIVANT, will be held in Babcock on Monday Jan 12 and Tuesday Jan 13 at 7pm!
No prep necessary. No prior experience required.
UbuMort-Vivant (“Ubu the Living Dead”) is a recently discovered contested addition to the Ubu canon of plays composed by the French proto-absurdist playwright Alfred Jarry (1873-1907). Written in 1937, thirty years after its author’s death, Ubu Mort-Vivant finds deposed autocrat Pa Ubu using highly unconventional (i.e. supernatural) means to return to power after a complete defeat at the hands of his enemies. Presciently forecasting the global return of strongman rule in the twenty-first century, Ubu Mort-Vivant is an avant-garde riot of obscenity, zombies, and deadly serious ridiculousness.
Is it daunting just thinking about where to start your job search or how to maintain your energy throughout? Do you remember previous job searches that went on and on, with little progress? Do you find yourself getting stuck in a negative mindset, and just not knowing how to move forward?
This webinar will help you wade through the mental challenges of searching for a job. We will provide easy-to-follow, step-by-step ideas for adopting (and maintaining) a healthy mindset toward your job search.
Connecting women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with forward-thinking employers and graduate programs. Take bold steps toward your next opportunity - whether you’re launching your career, pursuing advanced study, or leveling up in your field. Learn more and register HERE! For more information, email Career Services at careerservices@sbc.edu.
